Head of Music
Cheltenham Muscat
Oman
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- A competitive, tax – free salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2024
- Apply by:
- 13 August 2024
Job overview
The Opportunity
Cheltenham Muscat is seeking to appoint an experienced and inspirational individual to the position of Head of Music .
This is an excellent opportunity to join Oman’s first international school for boys and girls to open in partnership with one of the UK’s finest private schools, Cheltenham College.
The successful candidate will be able to make a significant contribution to Oman’s fastest growing school and they will join the school at an exciting time of its development. The school is extending to all ages from 3 to 18 and our superb facilities will be enhanced by the opening of new, additional buildings in August 2024.
This is a rare opportunity for someone who has the passion, qualities, skills and ambition to be part of a team that is committed to ensuring that Cheltenham Muscat is the leading school in Oman.
The School
Cheltenham Muscat opened in September 2021 on an outstanding state-of-the-art campus, where pupils and teachers benefit from first-class facilities for both academic and extra-curricular learning. Our partnership with Cheltenham College UK, who have been educating pupils both from the UK and abroad for over 180 years is genuine. The school delivers the EYFS curriculum and Cambridge International Curriculum before pupils progress to IGCSEs, A Levels or the General Education Diploma (GED).
The Person
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- has experience of teaching GCSE (and preferably A level)
- has strong piano or guitar skills
- can deliver well-planned, engaging and creative learning experiences for their pupils.
- can deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for all pupils in their care.
- always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
- ensures excellent pastoral care.
- contributes to the extra-curricular programme and whole-school activities in a committed and enthusiastic manner.
- works co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff.
- has a growth mindset, positive and flexible attitude and is prepared to go the extra mile.
Package Details
The post attracts a competitive tax free salary.
The package is appropriate for the experience, skills and personal circumstances of the successful candidate and will include:
- A competitive, annual tax-free salary inclusive of accommodation and other allowances.
- An end of service payment.
- A start and end of contract flights.
- An annual flight allowance.
- Tuition fee concession at Cheltenham Muscat or Downe House Muscat (as applicable).
- Medical insurance for self.
- Visa costs.
How to Apply
In order to apply, please complete the TES online application form that accompanies this advert. Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of an application form.
After considering the details of the candidate information pack, job description and person specification, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13th August 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified and interviews arranged accordingly. Cheltenham Muscat reserves the right to appoint before the closing date and early application is therefore advised.
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Terms of Appointment
We recognise that the success of Cheltenham Muscat depends on the quality, wellbeing and motivation of our staff. In addition to the salary and package structure outlined above, staff can also expect:
A commitment to professional development.
A dedicated and passionate human resources and support team, committed to making life in Oman as comfortable as possible for you.
Outstanding career progression opportunities that arise from being part of a rapidly expanding education alliance in a dynamic market.
Safeguarding and Data Protection
Cheltenham Muscat is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory current Police Clearance Certificate. In addition, candidates are requested to provide a police clearance certificate from each country they have worked in. Two satisfactory professional references will also be required.
If successful and if applicable for visa purposes, applicants will need to supply relevant degree certificates, university transcripts and proof of being a ‘full time’ student. Some of these documents will need to be attested by you at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Oman Embassy in the candidate’s home country.
By applying to this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by Cheltenham Muscat and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, being held by Cheltenham Muscat and its affiliates.
Applicants should also note that any offer of employment is subject to social media checks.
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About Cheltenham Muscat
Cheltenham Muscat opened in September 2021 and is the first UK premium school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 in Oman. Our partnership with Cheltenham College UK , who have been educating pupils both from the UK and abroad for one hundred and eighty years is genuine.
Cheltenham Muscat offers:
· A first-class British style international education in the international context of Oman from EYFS through to IGCSE, A Level and General Education Diploma (GED) examinations.
· Academic excellence for all
· Uniquely for Oman, specialist teaching for all pupils from Grade 5 with some specialist – led lessons going all the way down to the early years
· Outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development; and
· A broad range of co-curricular activities as part of a fulfilling extended school day.
The partnership with Cheltenham College UK is a great source of strength. Significant collaboration in areas such as vision and ethos, curriculum planning, professional development, and co-curriculum opportunities, ensure that we maintain the highest international standards. Through the strength of our partnership, both pupils and staff in Oman benefit from the expertise and reputation Cheltenham College has built in the UK over the past two centuries.
We combine an academic focus with a broad extra curriculum, offering all students an extended and fulfilling school day. Underpinning our curriculum is the importance we attach to pastoral care and the wellbeing of all pupils. We understand that children fulfil their potential when they feel happy, supported and at ease in their surroundings. All members of staff, therefore, work hard to build a strong sense of community and promote supportive relationships, ensuring that children know they always have a peer or adult to whom they can talk.
The structure of Cheltenham Muscat is:
Pre-Prep KG1 – Grade 2
Prep Grade 2 – Grade 8
Senior Grade 8 – Grade 12
The school is located in the Al Bandar Masterplan – a 1.1 million square metre development situated in close proximity to Muscat International Airport, City Centre Muscat and many residential communities. Our state-of-the-art campus houses some of the finest school facilities in Oman. These include dedicated libraries, a central atrium, a STEM centre, an Art and Design centre, music and drama classrooms and practice rooms, IT labs, indoor and outdoor sports facilities and a 25m x 6 lane pool plus learner pool.
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